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This is a reasonably well-written book about Alma Hitchcock. Married for decades to the renowned master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock, Alma Hitchcock was, in her own right, an important figure in early British and American cinema. The book is a bit choppy here and there, but mostly its an easy and enjoyable read. Like many biographies the story leaves much yet to be revealed about Alma Hitchcock. Since it is written by her daughter theres a tendency to believe that she, of all people, will hold the key to understanding what made this remarkable woman tick. Sadly, she does not. Perhaps I was hoping for too much. Many biographies disappoint in the same way. The book lays out many of the facts about Alma Hitchcocks life as documented in the pubic record. It also adds anecdotes and personal experiences that fill in around those facts. But the author, like many daughters, seems to come up short when providing an adequate understanding of her mother. In Pat Hitchcock OConnells case, at least some of that may have to do with the fact that she spent large chunks of her life in boarding schools. Then, of course, she moved on to an adult life of her own. At that point her life intersected with her parents life at short intervals, interspersed by distance and time. There is a deep and abiding sense of regard for her parents evident in this book, however. Thats refreshing in an age when parents are so often blamed for coming up short--especially among children of the rich and famous. Hitchcock does not fare as well in other biographies and scandal sheets where he is regarded by some as almost as dark and sinister as his films. What does come through in this book is the spirit of adventure that dominated the Hitchcocks lives, as individuals and as a couple. Almas devotion to her husband is apparent as is her dedication to the cinema. Its unfortunate that the woman so often gets second billing to the better-known spouse. More disappointing, still, is the fact that she often gets no credit at all for contributions she made. Bravo to her daughter for trying to redress this oversight. A good first attempt at throwing light on the remarkable life of Alma Hitchcock. A recommended read for fans of Hitchcock, cinema, and womens history in film.
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